Letter: Steep rise in construction lawsuits must be studied
An apparent rise in homeowner lawsuits over the past 10 years may reflect effort by developers to cut costs by using new products that are not fully tested. An example is the switch from copper pipes, which have been used for decades, to plastic pipes that are now breaking and causing damage.
A study should investigate the cause of these lawsuits. Were these lawsuits justified or frivolous? Were developers willing to correct use of faulty material before lawyers become involved and suits were filed?
Legislators should check on these lawsuits before taking action on House Bill 420 dealing with claims for construction defects and contractor repairs.
The cost of repair is cheaper without having to pay attorneys’ fees.
McKenzie Carvalho
Salt Lake
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